How UK Songwriters Can Claim a 'Per Diem' Expense From Universal Music Group UK

What we've announced:

• In the Summer of 2025, we announced that UK songwriters will be able to claim a £75 'per diem'
• UK Songwriters can claim the per diem for every calendar day where they attend a writing session in the UK - regardless of how long the writing session lasts on any given day
• This applies to all Universal Music Group UK labels

Who is eligible to claim this per diem:

• All UK songwriters who have attended a writing session organised in the UK by or on behalf of a Universal Music Group UK label can claim this per diem - irrespective of whether the work from the session is ultimately used on a recorded track

How to claim:

• After the session, songwriters should contact the label A&R Manager who organised the session to obtain email confirmation of their attendance at the session stating:
  • Full Name
  • Session date(s)
  • Session location
  • UMG label who coordinated the session
  • The name of the artist whose session they attended

• Songwriters should request the name of the A&R Admin Manager who will approve the expense
• Per diem expenses should then be submitted via Uniport (the Universal Music Group online payment portal)
• Songwriters who already have a Uniport account should raise a PO request with the A&R Admin Manager as approver
• Any songwriter who does not yet have a Uniport account can register here
• The A&R Manager who organised their session will be able to provide support if needed and answer any questions 

Additional Support:

Website: www.uniport.net

Telephone: +44 207 660 8282 (option 1)

Email: APHelpdesk@umusic.com

This summary is non-binding and does not create legal relations between UK Songwriters and the Universal Music Group. It describes the Universal Music Group's current proposals to pay per diems to UK Songwriters which may change in the future. All claims are subject to approval and acceptance by Universal Music Group.